Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re making the Paloma! Actually, we’re mixing this drink two ways - the classic shortcut with Squirt, and one with fresh grapefruit juice for a more citrus-forward take. There’s no single “official” recipe for the Paloma, even though it’s considered Mexico’s national cocktail. Honestly I can’t pick a favorite between these two. They’re both refreshing cocktails that are perfect for hot days. Whether you’re looking for an easy summer tequila drink or want to compare classic Paloma recipes, this one’s for you. Stay cool, and enjoy responsibly. Cheers!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:40
The Booze: 2:49
Recipe No. 1: 4:37
Recipe No. 2: 6:30
Sips & Sign Off: 7:27
THE PALOMA No. 1 RECIPE 5:14
2 oz. (60 ml) Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
5-6 oz. (~150-180 ml) Squirt (or other grapefruit soda)
Grapefruit slice for garnish
THE PALOMA No. 2 RECIPE 6:34
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) light agave nectar
1-3 oz. (30-90 ml) Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water (or soda water/seltzer)
Lime wheel for garnish
THE TOOLS
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My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
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My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
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Image Attributions:
Tequila, Mexico: My friend was the photographer; this image was uploaded under the GFDL with his permission., CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
Don Javier: Bill Bumgarner, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en, via Flickr
Mourning Dove: naturespicsonline.com/, CC BY-SA 2.5 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Kiwi bird, Stewart Nimmo, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Squirt Advertisement - Neil Baylis/Alamy stock photo
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:49 The History
04:37 Recipe No. 1
06:30 Recipe No. 2
07:27 Sips & Sign Off
Get the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Today we’re making the Paloma! Actually, we’re mixing this drink two ways - the classic shortcut with Squirt, and one with fresh grapefruit juice for a more citrus-forward take. There’s no single “official” recipe for the Paloma, even though it’s considered Mexico’s national cocktail. Honestly I can’t pick a favorite between these two. They’re both refreshing cocktails that are perfect for hot days. Whether you’re looking for an easy summer tequila drink or want to compare classic Paloma recipes, this one’s for you. Stay cool, and enjoy responsibly. Cheers!
Grab your grenadine! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Sign up for the newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:40
The Booze: 2:49
Recipe No. 1: 4:37
Recipe No. 2: 6:30
Sips & Sign Off: 7:27
THE PALOMA No. 1 RECIPE 5:14
2 oz. (60 ml) Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt
5-6 oz. (~150-180 ml) Squirt (or other grapefruit soda)
Grapefruit slice for garnish
THE PALOMA No. 2 RECIPE 6:34
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Siete Leguas Blanco Tequila
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) light agave nectar
1-3 oz. (30-90 ml) Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water (or soda water/seltzer)
Lime wheel for garnish
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
My citrus bottles: amzn.to/3BScssO
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
Copper Bamboo Straws: gatherandset.com/products/pacific-bamboo-straws-in-copper-set-of-4?_pos=1&_psq=copper+ba&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Reserve Milo Crystal Highball Glass: gatherandset.com/collections/all-glassware/products/reserve-milo-crystal-highball-glasses-set-of-4
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Image Attributions:
Tequila, Mexico: My friend was the photographer; this image was uploaded under the GFDL with his permission., CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
Don Javier: Bill Bumgarner, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en, via Flickr
Mourning Dove: naturespicsonline.com/, CC BY-SA 2.5 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Kiwi bird, Stewart Nimmo, CC BY-SA 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Squirt Advertisement - Neil Baylis/Alamy stock photo
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:49 The History
04:37 Recipe No. 1
06:30 Recipe No. 2
07:27 Sips & Sign Off
